Religious freedom is the First Amendment principle enshrining the freedom to practice religion in teaching, worship and public life. However, the interpretation of this amendment is where battles are being fought. Your child’s classroom is one place that fight is playing out. Religious freedom in our educational system has been under attack for years, often
There are three key communities that will create lasting faith-based change in our state and nation: the Church, business and legislative communities. Last week, I spoke about the Church and issued a challenge to church leaders and congregants about speaking and engaging in political issues. This week, I’m addressing those in the business community. Businesses
The church in America is worried; worried about engaging in politics. Some congregants may believe that speaking about politics from the pulpit is not entirely appropriate. Further, there is often the concern of pastors that their church may lose its nonprofit status or perhaps lose financial support. So, this week I present a challenge –
This week my email is about a moose. Now, I’m no expert on moose habitat or behavior, but I have been slowly learning about them since becoming a North Dakotan. Back in October, I ran across this story: Moose wanders through Bismarck. It seems there was a moose wandering around Bismarck and it was enough
Now that the North Dakota legislative session has concluded, I’m making time to get out and meet with you, our ministry partners. I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts about things on which Kansas Family Voice of North Dakota should focus. You may get a call from me in the coming weeks to set up
National Day of Prayer was held in thousands of places around the country yesterday. National Day of Prayer is based on our understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in reverence for the God of the Bible. Kansas Family Voice of North Dakota participated at the National Day of Prayer event at the
Planned Parenthood is one of the most family unfriendly organizations in the country. Planned Parenthood is the nation’s largest abortion seller, performing more than 300,000 abortions every year. Since Roe v. Wade they have taken over 7 million lives, while raking in billions in taxpayer dollars. This directly affects us in North Dakota as well.
In 1952, Congress passed and Harry S. Truman signed a proclamation declaring an annual day of prayer. Since that time, our nation has recognized the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer. National Day of Prayer is based on our understanding that this country was birthed in prayer and in reverence for
Kansas Family Voice of North Dakota held our dessert banquets in Bismarck and Fargo this week, and they were incredible! Over 700 ministry partners, attended our events. They brought family members and friends. They listened to our vision. They were inspired and entertained by the Benham Brothers. And they gave generously to support our work
Thank you for helping make the Dessert Galas in Bismarck and Fargo a success. A message from Mark Jorritsma, president of Kansas Family Voice of North Dakota.
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